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    This snowshoe hike, which starts in the centre of the village, invites you to discover the hamlets of Frogy and Fremoux, the walk goes through forests and mountain pastures with a panoramic view of the valley and the Mont de Grange.

    In Auffaz, on the left of the ski and toboggan run towards the village center after the three buildings, there's a small parking lot with a sign for ski touring. Head uphill towards the forest. Continue along the edge of the forest, then cross the bridge into a vast meadow. Cross the ski slope, then join the road further up on your right, then climb into the forest along the stream to the Vellard farm. Take the wide track on your right to the first intersection and follow the path in front of you, towards Frémoux dessus. The view of the Abondance valley and mountains is superb. Between the houses, follow the meadow on your right to start your descent towards Frémoux Dessous, skirting the power line. From here, follow the path on your right to find the uphill route to Vellard and Abondance.

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    A guide to snowshoeing in the Abondance valley is available at the tourist office.

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    Snowshoe itinerary : Fremoux

    Parking du Ludoffaz
    Plaine d'Auffaz

    74360 Abondance

    Telephone number 04 50 73 02 90 Website Website
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    The opening time

    Opening hours

    From 21/12 to 30/03.
    Closed itinerary ine cas of avalanche risk level 4 and more.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

    Localisation

    By car :
    From Thonon-les-Bains: take the direction of the Abondance valley by the RD22 road then Abondance.
    From Evian-les-Bains: take the direction of Plateau de Gavot / Vallée d'Abondance / Vinzier. In Vinzier, take the direction of the Abondance valley.
    From Monthey in Switzerland: take the direction of Col de Morgins - Châtel. Pass the villages of Châtel and la Chapelle d'Abondance.

    In Abondance, take the direction of the village centre. Arriving from Thonon or Evian, turn right at the roundabout to reach the Ludoffaz snow front car park, located on the left of the gymnasium.
    Coming from Châtel, turn left, cross the bridge, turn right and continue for 100 metres. Reach the Ludoffaz snow front car park, located on the left of the gym.

    Thonon-Châtel bus stop (SAT): located in the centre of the village, 500 metres on foot.
    Shuttle bus stop: Colombus shuttle bus running in the Abondance valley during the winter season.
    A guide to snowshoeing in the Abondance valley is available at the tourist office.

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    Parking du lac des Plagnes

    74360 Abondance

    04 50 73 02 90

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    74360 Abondance

    04 50 73 02 90

    Abondance

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    74360 Abondance

    04 50 73 02 90

    Abondance

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    Le Mont

    74360 Abondance

    04 50 73 02 90

    Abondance

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    Bus line C (Colombus) EVAD - Chevenoz - Châtel

    During the tourist season, the inter-communal shuttle line C (Colombus) takes you up and down the Abondance valley, between Chevenoz and Châtel.

    74360 Abondance

    04 50 81 74 74

    Abondance

    Bus line C (Colombus) EVAD - Chevenoz - Châtel

    Bus route 12 EVAD - Thonon - Châtel

    Line 12 runs between Thonon-les-Bains and Châtel, serving the towns of Marin, Champanges, Larringes, Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, Vinzier, Chevenoz, Vacheresse, Bonnevaux, Abondance and La Chapelle d'Abondance.

    74360 Abondance

    04 50 81 74 74

    Abondance

    Bus route 12 EVAD - Thonon - Châtel